Statement of Purpose
TESOL's Second Language Writing Interest Section (SLWIS) provides a forum for researchers and educators to discuss and exchange information in the area of second language writing.
Goals
- Increase awareness of the significance of writing in teaching ESOL
- Encourage and support the teaching of writing to ESOL students at all levels
- Provide a forum to discuss issues of writing assessment, testing, and the placement of second language writers
- Disseminate theoretical and practical information about research in the field of second language writing
- Promote further research in the area of second language writing
Leaders, 2012-2013
Chair: Lisya Seloni
Chair-Elect: Gena R. Bennett
Past Chair: Ditlev S. Larsen
Steering Committee: Nigel Caplan, Ryan T. Miller, Lilian W. Mina, Silvia A. Pessoa, Tony Silva
Resources